Patient's question:
The baby might have started having diarrhea the night before yesterday. At that time, he cried much more than usual, and we thought he was thirsty. We tried to give him water, but he wouldn't drink it. Later, we realized it was diarrhea. His stool was very liquid and looked like scrambled eggs. He had about five to six bowel movements that day. We gave him "Wushi Cha" (Midday Tea), but it didn't seem to help.What should a child with diarrhea eat?
Doctor's answer:
The child is experiencing autumnal nausea and vomiting, with typical symptoms including dry retching, nausea and vomiting, and egg-like watery stools, sometimes accompanied by fever. In mild cases, the course of the illness is approximately 7 days; for more severe cases, the duration can be 1-2 weeks. You can give him Montmorillonite powder and Millet Powder, add some antiviral medication or antiviral oral liquid, and combine it with dietary therapy—reducing dairy intake as it is both nutritious and beneficial for the stomach. This will help him recover quickly. During this period, avoid spicy, greasy, extremely cold, and irritating foods. If the above solutions do not yield effective results, it is important to promptly seek medical attention for blood tests and stool tests to confirm an infectious condition. If diagnosed with infectious nausea and vomiting, follow the doctor's guidance for anti-inflammatory treatment.